Astronomic inflation in Argentina has caused the government to higher denominations of the country's peso.  The central bank next month will issue a 10,000  peso note, worth about $11 based on Thursday's exchange rate.

Prices in Argentina have surged so dramatically in recent months that the government has multiplied the size of its biggest bank note in circulation by five — to 10,000 pesos, worth about $10. The central bank announcement Tuesday promised to lighten the load for many Argentines who must carry around giant bags — occasionally,